The Rapid officials recently announced much of its data, including routes and schedules, have been incorporated within Google Maps' transit service. The data is accessible on desktop, mobile and tablet devices by using Google's website or mobile apps.

Although riders won't find real-time information on buses' whereabouts on Google Maps, Kalczuk said people can look up whether a bus is delayed or on time and its estimated arrival on The Rapid's website. The six-city bus system also lists upcoming route adjustments on its own site.

The Rapid's data within Google covers its entire system, from commercial malls to local colleges.

"We had to submit our data into their data feed, and they go through (quality assurance) testing to make sure it'll work and fit within how the product is set up," Kalczuk said.

To create a route on the desktop, users can go to maps.google.com, click on "Directions" then type their starting point and destination. Clicking the bus icon will take the user to transit mode, which shows the nearest bus stop and its distance.

Google also shows users the cost of the trip after displaying its route.